has been convicted of an offence under a relevant law in the past five years

has, in the past five years, applied for, or held, a Queensland or interstate labour hire licence that has been refused, suspended, cancelled, had a condition imposed, or disciplinary action taken against

has, in the last five years, had applied for, or held, a statutory licence, accreditation or authority to carry out a business or practice in an occupation that has been refused, suspended, cancelled, a condition imposed or disciplinary action taken

has been cautioned, suspended, cancelled or refused by a professional or industry body.

has been insolvent or disqualified from managing corporations under the Corporations Act 2001

has been an executive officer of a corporation while it was placed into administration, receivership or liquidation

is under the control of, or substantially influenced by another person who is not a fit and proper person to provide labour hire services.

The Chief Executive may also make an inquiry about an applicant's criminal history for the purposes of determining whether they are a fit and proper person.

The Chief Executive will consider all relevant factors in deciding if the person is fit and proper. Each case is considered individually, taking into account the seriousness of, and circumstance surrounding the matter in question. The Chief Executive will consider the explanation offered, the relevance of any conviction, rehabilitation and evidence that the matter will not reoccur.

Serious criminal offences

Serious criminal offence means an offence that is punishable on conviction by imprisonment of two years or more (an indictable offence) and involving any of the following:

intentional use of violence towards another person

causing of death or injury to a person

endangerment of the life or health of a person

rape or sexual assault of a person

indecent treatment of a child

child pornography

the abduction, kidnapping or deprivation of liberty of a person

theft of property

importing, exporting, trafficking or producing drugs

burglary or the unlawful entry of property

importation, sale, misuse or concealment of weapons

fraud, dishonesty, extortion or bribery

damage or destruction of property or the environment

breach of the peace or public order

hindrance of, or interference with, the administration of law or justice or the conduct of a government entity or public authority.

Serious criminal offences also includes offences of counselling, procuring, or conspiring to commit any of the above that are also punishable on conviction by imprisonment of two years or more.

Pheonix Taskforce

Illegal phoenix activity is when a new company is created to continue the business of an existing company that has been deliberately liquidated to avoid paying taxes, creditors and employee entitlements. Key government agencies are working together through the Phoenix Taskforce to protect public revenue, businesses and employee entitlements by reducing and deterring illegal phoenix activity. If you suspect phoenix behaviour, you can report it: